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The Synthesis of RGD-functionalized Hydrogels as a Tool for Therapeutic Applications
Published on: October 7, 2016
A totally synthetic glucose responsive gel operating in physiological aqueous conditions
Akira Matsumoto1, Kazuya Yamamoto, Ryo Yoshida
1Center for NanoBio Integration, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan. amatsumoto@bmw.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Abstract:
Here described is a phenylboronic acid (PBA) based glucose-responsive hydrogel operating under physiological pH and temperature, a material potentially applicable to a totally synthetic smart insulin delivery system to treat diabetes.

